Lagos witnessed a new dawn for Ndigbo on Saturday as the Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos unveiled a harmonized 17-member executive council to pilot the affairs of the community across the state.
The inauguration and General Assembly meeting was held at the Igbo Speaking Community National Secretariat in Surulere, Lagos on September 5, 2026.
This was confirmed by the Secretary General of the group, Prince Joshua Nnanna Kalu.
According to him, the harmonization process was aimed at uniting all Igbo speaking groups under one umbrella for stronger representation, peace, and development across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State.
Speaking during the inauguration, stakeholders described the new leadership as inclusive and reflective of the diversity of Igbo speaking people in Lagos. They noted that the new executives have the mandate to promote unity, protect Igbo interests, and partner with the Lagos State Government for the progress of all.
AUTHENTIC LIST OF HARMONIZED EXECUTIVES
1. Chief Chukwudi Gift Chinye – President General
2. Onowu Prince Andy Moore Ezejioha – Deputy President General
3. Chief Ben Obi – 1st Vice President
4. Hon. Obinna Ugwu – 2nd Vice President
5. Chief Osondu Nwachukwu – Deputy President General, Special Duty
6. Chief Uche Samuel Okpara – Imo State Vice President
7. Chief Nwusulor Christopher Chinweuzor – Ebonyi State Vice President
8. Prince Joshua Nnanna Kalu- Secretary General
9. Chief Kalu Ogwo – Local Government Coordinator
10. High Chief Ukadike Anamazobi – Chief Security Officer
11. Chief Chigozie Obi – Assistant Chief Security Officer
12. Chief Mrs. Chinyere Eze – Women Leader
13. Chief Mrs. Blessing Ezeh – Deputy Women Leader
14. Mr. Obinna Nweke – Youth Leader
15. Mr. Igwe Chikaodi – Chief of Staff
16. Mr. Chukwuma Akaolisa – Director of Operations
17. Chief Chidiebere Nwosu- Assistant Director of Operations
During the same General Assembly, Chief Sunday Udeh, Chucks Odimegwu and others were removed from office following what stakeholders described as “prolonged inaction” on petitions submitted to the Board of Trustees bordering on governance, constitutional breaches, and accountability.
Central to the grievances presented were allegations relating to traditional titles in Lagos. Stakeholders alleged that the issues were contrary to the Constitution of the Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos and reportedly contributed to disputes involving Ndigbo, the host community, and traditional institutions, leading to Police and court proceedings.
The concerned stakeholders listed 9 areas of concern under the previous administration:
1. Alleged Unauthorized Coronations: Claim that approximately 36 Eze Ndigbo were crowned across Lagos without following prescribed constitutional procedures, with questions also raised about accountability for funds allegedly collected.
2. Alleged Coronation of an “Obi of Lagos”: Stakeholders contended that the crowning of an individual as “Obi of Lagos” was not provided for in the Community Constitution.
3. Alleged Unauthorized Recognition of Eze Fred N. Nwajagu: Allegations of the issuance of a certificate bearing the Community’s identity and CAC details without due process.
